In the midst of false claims and misleading information,
SCIENTISTS NOW SPEAK UP.

We, members of the scientific community, uphold the science-based and transparent safety assessment of bioengineered plant and plant products.

We believe in the integrity and objectivity of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel members and technical personnel of the Department of Agriculture who assessed the safety of this particular Bt corn variety* and who concluded that this Bt corn is as safe as ordinary corn.

We deplore the scare tactics used to sow public fear and to stop the commercialization of Bt corn that reduces pesticide use and minimizes mycotoxins in corn grains.

Bt corn is not poison. End the malicious misinformation campaign. Let sound science serve the needs of the Filipino farmers and the consumers.

Signed:

Dr. Ruben N. Caragay, MD. PhD, Dean, College of Public Health, UP Manila

Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, MD, Director, Institute of Human Genetics – National Institutes of Health, UP Manila

Dr, Nina Gloriani Barzaga, MD, PhD, Director, Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, National Institutes of Health, UP Manila

Dr. Gemiliano D. Aligui, MD, PhD, Executive Director, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development – Department of Science and Technology

Dr. Leocadio Sebastian, Director, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)

Dr. Eugenio D. Orpia, Jr., Administrator, Cotton Development Administration

Dr. Ernelea T. Cao, Director, Natural Science Research Institute, UP Diliman

Dr. Teresita M. Espino, Director, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UP Los Baños

Dr. Teresita M. Espino, Director, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UP Los Baños

Dr. Saturnina Halos, President, Women Scientists Association of the Philippines

Dr. Lydia Tansinsin, President, Phil. Association for the Advancement of Science

Dr. Desiree Hautea, Director, Institute of Plant Breeding, UP Los Baños

Dr. Celia Aurora T. Torres-Villanueva, Associate Dean, Student & Public Affairs, UP Diliman

Dr. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza, Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology

Dr. Virginia Monje, Director, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - UP Diliman

Dr. Marina P. Natural, Professor and Chair, Department of Plant Pathology, UP Los Baños

Dr. William G. Padolina, Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology

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College of Public Health, UP Manila

Dr. Ofelia P. Saniel, Professor and Chair, Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Dr. Caridad Ancheta, MD, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Dr. Lydia Leonardo, PhD, Professor of Medical Parasitology

Dr. Pilarita Tongol-Rivera, MD, PhD, Professor of Medical Parasitology

Dr. Lilian delas Llagas, PhD, Professor of Parasitology

Professor Lolita L. Cavinta, MSPH, Professor of Medical Microbiology

Professor Teresita de Guzman, MSPH, Professor of Medical Microbiology

Dr. Lilen C. Sarol, PhD, Professor of Medical Microbiology

Dr. Lucila B. Rabuco, PhD, Professor

Ma. Teresa Valdez, RMT, University Research Associate

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College of Medicine, UP Manila

Dr. Godofreda Dalmacion, MD, MSc., Professor and Chair, Pharmacology

Dr. Cynthia I. Valencia, MD, Professor of Pharmacology

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National Institutes of Health - UP Manila

Dr. Ruth H. Florese, PhD, Research Faculty

Dr. Catherine Lynn Silao, MD, PhD, Research Faculty, Human Genetics

Dr. Joy Lee, MD, Research Faculty

Dr. Cirie S. Alcantara, PhD, Research Faculty

Ann Florence Victoriano, MSPH, Research Associate, Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

Sorietta Ramos, RMT, Research Associate, Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

Rubella Baterna, RMT, Research Associate, Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

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Cotton Development Administration

Dr. Edison C. Riñen, Director II

Dr. Aida D. Solsoloy, Scientist II

Dr. Victoria B. Cosico, Scientist I

Dr. Teodoro S. Solsoloy, Scientist I

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Philippine Academy of Microbiology

Dr. Priscilla C. Sanchez, Chair

Dr. Cynthia T. Hedreyda, Secretary, Associate Professor, UP Diliman

Dr. Enrique Carlos, Auditor

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UP Diliman National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Dr. Cynthia P. Saloma, Associate Professor

Dr. Ameurfina D. Santos, Professor

Ms. Inez Pence de Leon, Instructor

Virryan B. Banzon, University Researcher

Mr. Glenn G. Oyong, Instructor

Ms. Jennifer Lising-Roxas, Researcher

Mr. Boris San Luis, Researcher

Ms. Katrina Canlas, Research Associate

Mr. Adrian Constantino, Researcher

Mr. Kristopher T. Anting, Research Associate

Ms. Jenne Liza V. Relucio, Research Associate

Ms. Anne Marie Moran, University Research Associate

Ms. Jacqueline Judith Joson, University Research Associate

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UP Los Baños Scientists

Dr. Pablito Magdalita, Research Scientist

Dr. Antonio Laurena, Research Associate Professor

Dr. Jorge Gil Angeles, University Researcher

Dr. Roberta N. Garcia, University Researcher

Dr. Stephen C. Reyes, Assistant Professor

Dr. Agnes Zamora, Professor

Dr. Rina G. Opulencia, Assistant Professor

Dr. Narceo B. Bajet, Professor

Dr. Reynaldo C. Mabesa, Professor

Dr. Erlinda I. Dizon, Associate Professor

Dr. Jinky B. Brown, Research Associate Professor

Dr. Vicky Migo, Research Associate Professor

Dr. LC Trinidad, University Researcher

Dr. Elsa M. Luis, University Researcher

Dr. Rosario S. So, University Researcher

Dr. Francisco Elegado, Research Professor

Dr. Fe G. Torres, University Researcher

Dr. Eduardo C. Fernandez, University Researcher

Dr. Virginia Padilla, University Researcher

Dr. Marilou Calapardo, University Researcher

Dr. Rowena H. Oane, Assistant Scientist

Dr. Artemio M. Salazar, Research Associate Professor

Dr. Romy Rejesus, Adjunct Professor

Dr. Romy Labios, Research Associate Professor

Dr. Peter de Guzman, Research Associate Professor

Dr. Ma. Tavanlar, University Researcher

Dr. Edwin P. Alcantara, University Researcher

Dr. Teofila O. Zulaybar, University Researcher

Dr. Ma. Immaculada Torres, University Researcher

Dr. E. C. Marfori, University Researcher

Dr. Leo E. Padoa, Professor

Dr. Teofila S. Santos, University Researcher

Dr. Ma. Lourdes Q. Sison, University Researcher

Dr. Virginia M. Padilla, University Researcher

Dr. Fidel Nayve, Research Associate Professor

Ms. Fe G. Torres, University Researcher

Ms. Irene A. Papa, University Research Associate

Ms. Lea A. Matanguihan, University Research Associate

Ms. Marites P. Lantican, Lab Technician

Mr. Leonardo Scadleney, University Research Associate

Ms. Ma. Jocelyn Ramirez, University Research Associate

Ms. Margarita A. Mercado, University Researcher

Ms. Precy Rasco, University Researcher

Ms. Maria Teresa M. Perez, University Researcher

Ms. Marie Antonette Ruth V. Guerra, University Research Associate

Ms. Mylele L. Bool, University Research Associate

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Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.

Dr. Rhodora S. Carlos, President

Dr. Wilfredo Barraquio, Vice President, Professor, UP Diliman

Prof. Roslyn Rodriguez, Board Member, Head, Microbiology Section, UP PGH

Dr. Rosario Monsalud, Auditor, Researcher, Biotech UP Los Baños

Mr. Vittto Butardo, Secretary, Researcher, MSI, UP Diliman

Mr. Benigno Glenn Ricaforte, Business Manager

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Philippine Rice Research Institute

Dr. Rhodora Aldemita, Chief Science Research Specialist

Dr. Antonio A. Alfonso, Supervising Science Research Specialist .

Ms. Evelyn H. Bandonill, Sr. Science Research Specialist

Ms. Ma. Jophine C. Ablan, Sr. Research Analyst

Ms. Sheryl Ann T. Ramos, Research Assistant

Ms. Rosaly V. Manaois, SRS II

Mr. Henry F. Mamucod, SRA

Ms. Juliet P. Rillon, SRS II

Ms. Mina M. Antolin, SA

Ms. Gilely C. Santiago, Sr. SRS

Ms. Evelyn F. Javier, Sr. SRS

Ms. Filomena S. Grospe, SRA

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Others

Ms. Patria Gonzales, Assistant Scientist, International Rice Research Institute

Dr. Ponciano M. Halos, Vice President for Agriculture, Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science

Dr. Bibiano Ranos, Chief Research Agriculturist, Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, DENR

Dr. Aida B. Lapis, Chief Research Agriculturist, Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, DENR

Dr. Ma. Fita Guzman, MD, Medical Specialist, BFAD-DOH

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